Jill Blondell
Freshmen - Woodridge, IL - Downers Grove North
EASTERN: Jillian is a senior distance runner in track... team captain in both 2006 and 2007... second team All-OVC in 3,000 steeplechase... set school record with time of 10:57.94 at Dr. Keeler Invite... placed 17th at the 2006 OVC cross-country championships as EIU’s #2 runner... was among EIU’s top three in 4 meets... placed 8th in the steeplechase at the 2006 outdoor OVC championships (12:00.20)... during 2007 indoor track season set personal bests in the mile, 3000m and 5000m runs... ranks in EIU top 10 for indoor 5,000 meter run.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped for coach Tim McDonald at Downers Grove North High School earning varsity letters in track, cross country and basketball… three-time Academic All-Conference… team captain… four time All-Conference in track, one time All-Conference in cross country.
Personal: Majoring in physical education… daughter of Lane and Joanne Blondell.
Cross Country
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIU Panther Open (09/15/2006) | 5k | 19:47.80 | 31 | |
| Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic (09/30/2006) | 5k | 19:57.94 | 142 | |
| Saluki Invite (10/07/2006) | 5k | 19:21.81 | 27 | |
| Bradley Cross Country Classic (10/13/2006) | 5k | 23:29. | 28 | |
| OVC Championship (10/28/2006) | 5k | 19:37.00 | 17 | |
| OVC Championship (10/28/2006) | 4k | 15:53.98 | 38 | |
| NCAA Midwest Regional (11/11/2006) | 6k | 23:57.62 | 0 |
Indoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Trials (11/14/2006) | Mile Run | 5:26.11 | 2 | |
| EIU Early Bird (12/09/2006) | 3k | 10:46.51 | 1 | |
| EIU Mega Meet (01/20/2007) | 3k | 10:43.85 | 2 | |
| Indiana Relays (02/02/2007) | 3k | 10:24.26 | 10 | |
| Iowa State Classic (02/09/2007) | 5k | 18:20.30 | 42 | |
| Friday Night Special (02/16/2007) | Mile Run | 5:26.18 | 2 | |
| OVC Championships (02/23/2007) | 5k | 18:14.45 | 5 | |
| OVC Championships (02/23/2007) | 3k | 10:50.21 | 11 |
Outdoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Relays (03/16/2007) | 1500 Meter Run | 5:02.63 | 8 | |
| Georgia Relays (03/16/2007) | 5k | 18:44.83 | 5 | |
| SIUC Spring Classic (03/23/2007) | 3K Steeplechase | 11:26.30 | 1 | |
| Big Blue Classic (04/04/2007) | 1500 Meter Run | 5:00.52 | 6 | |
| Big Blue Classic (04/04/2007) | 3K Steeplechase | 11:19.7 | 2 | |
| Lee Calhoun Memorial (04/12/2007) | 5k | 18:16.24 | 2 | |
| Vanderbilt Track and Field Invitational (04/21/2007) | 3K Steeplechase | 11:07.17 | 9 | |
| OVC Championships (05/04/2007) | 5k | 17:59.43 | 5 | |
| OVC Championships (05/04/2007) | 3K Steeplechase | 11:06.88 | 2 | |
| Dr. Keeler Invitational (05/12/2007) | 3K Steeplechase | 10:57.94 | 6 |
** = unattached | D = Decathlon